Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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A Notable Saving in Lives. Sixty-eight thousand, one hundred and sixty-four deaths from typhoid fever would have occurred in the United States army during the war with Ger many, had the same proportion held that existed during the Spanish-American war. Act ually, only two hundred and thirteen deaths are attributed to this disease. Surely a tremendous saving, and admtitedly a happy one. What brought about this happy saving? Is the cause of ty phoid exterminated? No; though his numbers may be di minished he lurks among us, vi rulent and avaricious as in "98." Were the "boys of "18" superior physically, more resis tent to disease than the "boys of "98?" Not sufficiently, we fear, to explain this decreased rate. What, then, caused this disproportionate death rate from typhoid? Hygiene; Sanitation. The insanitary latrines, dug near the unscreened and un protected kitchens; the- un guarded water, obtained from any source, with many similar conditions and their train ' of myriads of disease-cause-carry ing flies, of the camps of "98," are still remembered. The chlorinating of drinking water, the anti-typhoid vacci nation, the protection of food, the care of the latrines, the "swatting" of the fly, and many other hygienic and sanitary precautions enforced during this last great war, resulted in only 213 deaths from typhoid, to the G8,164 deaths that the Spanish-American war condi tions would have caused. The prevention of typhoid in the home and the civil commu nity, is one of the subjects that will be taught to the youth of South Carolina by the Depart ment of Hygiene of the Univer sity of South Carolina. I. S. Jim Perry and Guy Gullick have secured a permit to oper ate the university canteen and will be open for business some time next week. A complete -line of student "necessaries" are to be put in, and it is also probable that the mail will be handled here. The canteen is to be run on the fifty-fifty basis, one-half of the profits going to the man agers and the other half to the student body. It is to be run with the idea of helping the college activities and if patro nized by all the students will prove a help both in conve n'ience and1 in a financial way. DR. CURRELL ATTENDS COTTON CONFERENCE (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3.) cult problems confronting the various committees. As was to be expected the hospitality of the Crescent City was lavish. Fifty thousand dollars was raised by the local committee for the entertain ment of the visiting delegates, and these contributions came en tirely from citizens interested especially in the cotton indus try. Amongst the many court esies extended the two most conspicuous were a harbor ex cursion in the palatial steamer Sidney and a fine banquet ten dered to -all the guests Thurs day night, October 16th. We feel sure that all the delegates will cherish 'the pleasantest recollections of their visit and will indulge the hope that the conference will greatly ad vance the cotton interests of the South. It was gratifying to note that one of the most influential members. of the conference was a South Carolinian, Mr. J. Skottowe Wannamaker, of St. Matthews, the distinguished president of the American Cot ton Growers' Association. Of Course! That ex-bartender Sure must lie Who says he's glad the World's gone dry. -Cartoon's Magazine. Here's to the fellow who kisses his girl, And kisses his girl alone; For many a man is kissing an other man's girl When he thinks he is kissing his own. -Red and Black. A society called the Phi Kappa Phi has been organized at Auburn. Membership is confined to seniors who have a general average of at least 85 per cent. on all subjects and whose character is unquestion ably good. The B. Y. P. U. of the First Baptist Church will give a re ception tomorrow, Friday, night at 8:30, in the Sunday School building. McCORMAC'S Haberdashery Everything New in Men's Wear I343 Main Phnne 745 J. W. BRUNSON, Mer chant Tailor SUITS PRESSED WHILE YOU WAIT Cleaning and Pressing Neatly Done 713 Main Street Phone 2162 YOUR PHOTOGRAPH There is a Photographer in Your City ARGEANTS' STUDIO Equippegl to turn out in the most thorough manner Photographs of Artistic Value at a most reasonable price. You are invited to see our Display. Open from 9.00 A. M. to 9 P. M. Daily. SARGEANT PHOTO COMPANY 1423 Main Street Columbia, S. C. The Wigwam Soda - Cigars - Magazines - Pool i Carolina men are always welcome here. Meet your friends at the Wigwam. Spend your leisure time 1 with us. The Manager Universityof South Carolina Founded by the State in 1801 in the Capital City The University is organized with the following divisions: I. School of Arts and Science, with various courses of study in Languages, History, Secience, etc., leading to the degree of A. B. and B. S. General Scholarships worth from $100 to $150 each. II. School of Education, which seeks to prepare per sons to serve the State as teachers, principals, and superintendents of schools. In tIhis course the A. B. is the degree conferred. III. Graduate School, with advanced courses leading to the degree of Master 'f Arts. IV. School of Civil Engineering, leading to C. E. V. School of Law, with course leading to the degree of LL. B. The presence of the various courts and the use of the State Law Library afford exceptional facili ties. VI. Military, Science and Tactics. Regular drill five times a week. Class-room instructions. Uniforms and Equipment furnished by the U. S. Government. Reserved Officers' Training Corps. VII. New Coupses: Rural Social Science; Hygiene and Sanitation; English Bible: Business Administration. College fees for the year, $37, including medical atten tion. For women college fees are only $26. For those paying tuition, $40 additional. Room, with light and service, $20 a year. Loan funds available. For catalogu~e address W. S. CURRELL, President, Colurnbia. St C.